Synonyms for expedient

Noun

1. expedient, means, agency, way

usage: a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

Adjective

1. expedient (vs. inexpedient), advantageous, appropriate, opportunist, opportunistic, timeserving, advantageous, convenient, politic, useful#1, utile

usage: serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

2. expedient, politic (vs. impolitic)

usage: appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"